Orange Coast College Early Childhood A132 — Science and Math for Young Children — 3 units Prerequisite: Human Development A180 or concurrent enrollment. Physical and natural science activities that encourage children’s thinking and problem solving skills. Emphasis on the development of programs and materials that allow for exploration and/or experimentation. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Early Childhood A155 — Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children — 3 units Prerequisite: Human Development A180 or concurrent enrollment. An examination of the underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs, environments, relationships and teaching strategies in supporting all areas of development for all children. Emphasis on the value of play in supporting all areas of children’s development. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. C-ID ECE 120. Early Childhood A156 — Early Childhood Laboratory — 2 units Prerequisite: Early Childhood A155. Beginning practical experiences that focus on establishing relationships with children and developing guidance, observation, play entry, and collaboration techniques in facilitating learning. TB clearance required. Fingerprint, criminal record and child abuse index check required. Contact EC Lab School PRIOR to enrolling to arrange hours. Hours are arranged on a first-come, first-served basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Early Childhood A157 — Guidance for Young Children — 3 units Prerequisite: Early Childhood A155. Course covers theories of behavior, guidance techniques, and parent communication. Emphasis on developing an understanding of children’s behavior and encouraging positive esteem while helping the child work toward self- control. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Early Childhood A165 — Observing and Recording Child Behavior — 3 units Prerequisite: Early Childhood A155, and Human Development A180. This course focuses on the appropriate use of assessment and observation strategies to document development, growth, play and learning to join with families and professionals in promoting children’s success. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools are explored. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. C-ID ECE 200. Early Childhood A174 — Building Partnerships with Families — 3 units Practical approaches to building relationships with parents through effective communication techniques and supporting families of children with identified or suspected special needs. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Early Childhood A199 — Current Issues in Early Childhood — .5-2 units Current issues in the field of early childhood education, rotating through a variety of topics, such as working with parents, public policy, and curriculum updates. Offered on a pass/no-pass basis only. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. 176 Early Childhood A200 — Early Childhood Programs — The Curriculum — 1 unit Prerequisite: Early Childhood A155 or concurrent enrollment. Curriculum planning for preschool programs based on the individual developmental needs of the child. Emphasis on the importance of observations, schedule, routines, and parent communication. Introduction to the philosophy and history of early childhood education. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. C-ID ECE 130. Early Childhood A201 — Early Childhood Practicum – Field Experience — 3 units Prerequisite: Early Childhood A156, Early Childhood A200 or concurrent enrollment. Practical experiences in preschool programs that focus on the individualized curriculum that addresses all areas of development, routines, and the role of the teacher. Course also covers observation and evaluation of children in play situations, the development of indoor and outdoor environments, positive guidance and staff relationships. TB clearance required. Lecture, 108 hours field experience. Transfer Credit: CSU. C-ID ECE 210. Early Childhood A220 — Infant and Toddler Programs — 3 units Prerequisite: Human Development A184 or concurrent enrollment. Various kinds of programs for infants and toddlers, including philosophies and program emphasis, appropriate routine learning experiences, environments, and provisions for the health and safety of infants and toddlers. Focus on the role of the teacher in facilitating the child’s growth through play. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Early Childhood A221 — Infant and Toddler Field Experience — 3 units Prerequisite: Human Development A184 and Early Childhood A220 or concurrent enrollment. Participation in day care and half-day programs for infants and toddlers. TB clearance required. Please contact EC Lab School PRIOR to enrolling in this class to arrange hours. Hours are arranged on a first-come, first-served basis. Lecture, 108 hours field/clinical. Transfer Credit: CSU. Early Childhood A240 — Inclusion of Children with Disabilities — 1 unit Prerequisite: Human Development A210 or concurrent enrollment. This course will explore the inclusion of infants, toddlers, and children with special needs in early childhood settings. Topics will include foundations of inclusive practices, collaborating with specialists, and specific strategies for the classroom. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Early Childhood A261 — Learning Title 22 — .5 units Point by point discussion of California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapters 1 and 2 regulations for child care program. Offered on a pass/no-pass basis only. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Early Childhood A262 — Disaster Preparedness for Child Care — .5 units A study of considerations of natural or man-made disasters to assist child care providers in the development of a comprehensive plan to ensure an effective response to emergency situations. Offered on a pass/no-pass basis only. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Early Childhood A263 — Child Abuse I.D. and Referral — .5 units Ways to identify children who are abused and programs to assist both the child and the offender. Discussion of state mandated reporting system and procedures in record keeping for the teacher and director in a child care program. Offered on a pass/no-pass basis only. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Early Childhood A275 — Early Childhood Administration – Program — 3 units Prerequisite: Early Childhood A200 or A220 or A229. Supervision and administration of an early childhood program with emphasis on theories, principles, concepts of program and curriculum development, legal, financial, and administrative policies, and program evaluation. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Early Childhood A276 — Early Childhood Management — 3 units Prerequisite: Early Childhood A200, or A220, or A229. Supervision and administration of an early childhood program with emphasis on leadership, personnel management, communication, problem solving, working with parents, financial, and ethical issues. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Early Childhood A277 — Adult Supervision in Early Childhood Programs — 2 units Prerequisite: Early Childhood A200 or A220 or A229 or A240. Methods and principles of supervising adults in early childhood programs. Emphasis on the role of experienced teachers who function as mentors while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents, and staff. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. ECOLOGY Ecology A100 — Human Ecology — 3 units The physical and biological components of the environment, their interrelationships, and the human population influence on these components. Physical, biological, and political means of reversing environmental deterioration will be considered as well as conservation and management of natural resources. Suitable as a general education elective for the non-science major and also for students in Environmental Science or other natural sciences. Field trip may be required. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Ecology A110 — Island Ecology — 3 units Islands are used as the platform to discuss Ecology, Evolution, Speciation, Biogeography, Geology, and uman History as it relates to islands. This course focuses on California’s Channel Islands and also covers the Hawaiian Islands, the Galapagos Islands, and many others. Field trip is required. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Ecology A121 — Marine Intertidal Ecology — 1 unit Ecology of the marine intertidal environment of Southern California. This is a field oriented laboratory experience for non-majors. May be taken for grades or on a pass/ no-pass basis. Same as Marine Science A121. Students completing Ecology A121 may not receive credit for Marine Science A121. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU.